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Dance Mon Nov 22 2010
Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago: "Dancing in the Spirit"
The Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, an African and African-American dance company dedicated to providing audiences with performances that are "designed to invigorate, enliven, and celebrate the collective human spirit," kicks off its 34th annual fall concert season with "Dancing in the Spirit."
"Dancing in the Spirit" is composed of three different performances including Gye Nyame ("omnipotence of God"), a new work by acclaimed New York choreographer Ronald K. Brown and Pearl, a combination of two works by legendary dancer and choreographer Dr. Pearl Primus, including A Negro Speaks of Rivers (an interpretation of the Langston Hughes poem) and Hard Time Blues. In addition, the show will include Sounds of Sabar, a musical arrangement by Muntu's Aly M'Baye and a djembe drum talk entitled, Djalli Wasso Tam-Tam.
"Dancing in the Spirit" will be performed at the Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside (at the corner of 72nd & S. South Chicago Ave). Shows are Thursday, Dec. 2 and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5 (show times vary); tickets are $8-$27.50. For more information, contact 773-241-6086.
